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June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June Virtue of the Month: Fairness
Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion - to feel and act with and for another person.
June:
Brain Injury Awareness Month (National)
Deafblind Awareness Month (Provincial)
Filipino Heritage Month (National)
Italian Heritage Month (National)
National Indigenous History Month (Provincial)
Portuguese Heritage Month (National)
Pride Month (National)
Seniors' Month (Provincial) ​
August 15 - Indian Independence Day
August 23 – STOPR First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program
STOPR is pleased to announce the date for our next First Time Rider School Bus Safety program - Saturday August 23, 2025. The First Time Rider School Bus Safety Program is a highly recommended program for any student who is unfamiliar with the rules and procedures of riding a school bus. More details, including program locations and registration instructions, will be provided in the Spring. STOPR encourages all schools, students and parents to keep in touch with us by visiting our website at stopr.ca and following us on @STOPRinfo.
August 27 – Archdiocese of Toronto's Annual Education Mass
All educators are invited to the 24th Annual Archdiocese Catholic Education Mass led by Bishop Boissonneau, Vicar of Christian Education. The mass will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond St, Toronto. To register click here: https://forms.gle/4CttjGy8ET7xWTJu9
September Virtue of the Month: Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1)
Faith is an attitude which encourages us to involve God in our lives and helps us to maintain and develop our relationships with God and with others both when things are going well and when they are not.
Month of September:
Ukrainian Heritage Month (National)
September 1 – Labour Day
September 2 - First Day of School (Elementary and Secondary)
September 7 – Ukrainian Heritage Day (Provincial)
September 8 - UNESCO's International Literacy Day
September 8 – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 12 – Memorial of The Most Holy Name of Mary
September 13 – Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
September 14 – Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 15 – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
September 15 – PA Day (Elementary Schools)
September 21 – Feast of Apostle and Evangelist St. Matthew
September 22-26 - Truth and Reconciliation Week
Truth and Reconciliation Week is a national program open to all schools across Canada. Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part of the path to Reconciliation.
September 23 – Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
September 25 – Franco-Ontario Day (Provincial)
September 26 – Feast of the Canadian Martyrs: St. Jean De Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Secondary Patrons of Canada
September 27 – Memorial of St. Vincent De Paul, Priest
September 29 – Feast of the Archangels St. Michael (Patron of the Archdiocese of Toronto), St. Gabriel & St. Raphael
September 29 – World Day of Migrants and Refugees
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 - Orange Shirt Day
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.
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